The light of an old "highball lantern” has recently been thrown on the career of an almost-forgotten railroad official of Norwood, Mass, who died in 1913. He was Elias E. … Continue reading Discover of Old “Highball Lantern” Throws Light On Career Of Master Carbuilder Elias E. Pratt-This Day in Norwood History-January 24, 1947
John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947
John R. Bnuchard 19, son of Nelson Bouchard of 278 Vernon .street. Norwood has been selected and appointed a Midshipman. USN at the Navy's only Pre-Flight School Ottumwa. Iowa, under … Continue reading John R. Bouchard Is Midshipman At Pre-Flight School-This Day in Norwood History-January 3, 1947
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
Cpl Robert F. Lobisser HEADQUARTERS. 13th AAF, Southwest Pacific—Corporal Robert F. Lobisser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lobisser, 535 Walpole street. Norwood, has earned the Army's Good Conduct Medal … Continue reading Cpl Robert F. Lobisser Wins Good Conduct Medal In Pacific-This Day in Norwood History-November 14, 1946
The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Before a large congregation at the regular service of Divine Worship on Sunday morning, the United Church paid tribute to both the living and the dead of World War II … Continue reading The United Church Honors Veterans of World War II-This Day in Norwood History-November 12, 1946
Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AEROPLANE is explained to these Wing Scouts by Mr. Thomas D. Wildon, head of the Junior Aviation League of Boston and designer of model planes, who addressed … Continue reading Aeroplane Construction Explained To Wing Scouts-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1946
Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Paul Collins, son of Mr and Mrs. of 65 Winslow Avenue, Norwood, has received his discharge from the Navy after 32 months of service. After receiving his training at Newport. … Continue reading Paul Collins Is Released After 32 Months In Navy-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1946
Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Two Norwood brothers, Pfc. Kenneth J. Cashen of the Marines, and Ralph D. Cashen of the Army, both of whom have been presented the Purple Heart for wounds received in … Continue reading Brothers Pfc. Kenneth & Ralph Cashen Both Purple Heart Veterans, Discharged-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Ens. Francis L.Carroll, 87 Prospect avènue, Norwood, has been assigned with other ensigns fresh from midshipmen training to Naval Air Transport Squadron 4 at Moffett Field, Calif., to undergo training … Continue reading Ens. Francis L. Carroll Is Assigned To Moffett Field-This Day in Norwood History-January 4, 1946
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945
Norwood Fire Department (Scoop McLean photo, colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Ask To Be Relieved Of Chore As Of Oct. 15th Selectmen To Call In Chief For Conference Next … Continue reading Firemen Balk At Ambulance Duty-This Day in Norwood History-October 9, 1945